A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7617140 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 68740361 epoch_slot_no: 311561 block_no: 7616963 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 61749 time: 2022-08-12 12:17:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b5d393a386d29d42cb04ebc6e50b65c78b61758c6f51f0c65f74d889031aac0Block Operator
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